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January 21, 2010 - Groundbreaking on Theatre Expansion set for Feb. 11

The official groundbreaking for Salina Community Theatre's new education wing will be at 11 am Feb. 11, although the actual construction will begin on Jan. 25.  This is the result of an extensive capital campaign in which SCT has raised over $3.5 million dollars to double the size of its space.  The new theatre, designed by Jones-Gillam-Renz Architects and to be constructed by Cheney Construction, will include a new performance space, an expanded lobby/box office/concessions area, additional classrooms and storage, and office space.  The project is scheduled to be completed March 2011.  To read the Salina Journal article about the expansion, click here.

August 2, 2009 - SCT receives KAC grant to fund Box Office position

Salina Community Theatre will use a $29,000 grant from the Kansas Arts Commission to hire a box office manager/volunteer coordinator for the theater.

The grant was one of 12, totaling $262,556, awarded to Kansas arts and cultural organizations through the commission's Grants for Kansas Arts Jobs Program. Funds for the program were provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 through the National Endowment for the Arts.



June 9, 2009 - SCT announces auditions for Sound of Music

SCT's first show of the 2009-2010 season is Rodger's and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music.  Auditions for this family favorite will be held June 28 & 29 at 7:00, with special auditions for the children's roles at 10 am Saturday the 27th.  The cast includes principal roles for 3 women, 5 girls (ages 5, 7, 9, 13, & 16), 2 men, and 2 boys (ages 11 and 14), as well as a full ensemble cast.  Don't miss your chance to be in this beloved classic musical!


March 27, 2009 - SCT's 49th Season is announced

SCT has announced it's historic  49th Season.  In September, the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music will start off the season.  Following in October will be the French farce Don't Dress for Dinner.  In January, the touching and charming comedy On Golden Pond will be presented, followed in February by the six time Tony award winning musical City of Angels.  In April, the Tennessee Williams classic American drama Cat on a Hot Tin Roof takes to the stage, followed in June by the Elvis Presley jukebox musical All Shook Up.  Season tickets are available now for the low cost of $97, that is a savings of 31% over the cost of single tickets for the productions!  Check out the new season page for more information and then call 827-6126 or click here to subscribe today.

March 22, 2009 - SCT hosts Association of Kansas Theatres Festival

SCT hosted the Association of Kansas Theatres (AKT) Festival on March 20-22, 2009.  This festival, in conjunction with the American Association of Community Theatres (AACT), was a competition of community theatres throughout Kansas to see who would represent our state at a regional competition next month in Nebraska.  In attendance were representatives of many community theatres throughout not only Kansas, but also Oklahoma and Nebraska.  The theatres in competition were Salina Community Theatre, Arts Inc. from Topeka, Chamber Players Community Theatre from Garnett, and Theatre Atchison from Atchison.  Arts Inc.'s production of Lemonade and Theatre Atchison's production of Barrymore were selected to go on to Regional Competition.  SCT's production of Jack and Jill was highly praised and even picked up an award for Michelle Real for Outstanding Actress and an award for J. R. Lidgett for Set Design.  For more information on the festival, check out our AKT mini-site, dedicated to the festival.

February 27, 2009 - SCT featured on KSN-TV

After the public announcement of the public phase of our capital campaign, KSN TV out of Wichita contacted the theatre to do a story on the Theatre Education Wing project.  You can see the story as it appeared, click here.

February 23, 2009 - SCT announces challenge grant by Mabee Foundation.

From the Salina Journal - In order to receive $519,000 for a proposed new education wing and endowment fund, officials of Salina Community Theater have to raise $636,376 within a year, theater executive director Michael Spicer said Monday. Before an audience consisting of theater donors, city staff and commissioners and Salina Community Theatre board of directors members, Spicer announced that the theater has received a challenge grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation toward the construction of a 23,000-square-foot education wing at the theater. The Tulsa, Okla., based foundation aids charitable organizations, institutions of higher learning, hospitals and other organizations. More than $2.3 million already has been raised for the $4.5 million addition — $1,903,450 from individual donors and corporations and about $400,000 from foundations. To receive the Mabee Grant, Spicer said, the additional $636,376 must be raised by Jan. 14.

December 31, 2008 - Online Donations now available

It's never been easier to donate to the Salina Community Theatre.  We now have a secure server that can accept any donation to SCT right through our website.  Look in the future for more opportunities to use this service, such as purchasing season tickets, additional tickets with your member tickets, and class registration all online.  For donations to SCT, just click here.

December 19, 2008 - Sweeney Todd Cast List Announced

The cast list for Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, has been announced.  Click here for a complete list of who will be in this exciting production!

October 20, 2008 - SCT will present Steel Magnolias
Salina Community Theatre will produce Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling as its subscription offering in April, 2009.  This warm and tender comedy looks at the relationships of six southern women who gather at Truvy's Hair Salon to share gossip, their humor and their sadness.  Steel Magnolias was also made into a successful movie starring Julia Roberts and Sally Fields.
Executive Director Michael Spicer stated, "We are very excited to offer this rich and heartwarming comedy to our audiences.  We are also pleased to be doing a show that will give six of our feistiest actresses a chance to all get on stage together.  A really courageous director is still being sought.  The continued success of Steel Magnolias at theatres across the country is a testament to the quality of Mr. Harlings work.  We feel that this production will have great resonance with our audiences, too."
This comedy will replace Shakespeare in Hollywood in the April performance time slot. 


October 9, 2008 - Photo CDs for 07-08 Season Available

Photo CDs for SCT's 2007-2008 season are available now at the business office.  These photos include Fiddler on the Roof, And the Winner Is, Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing, The Shape of Things, Urinetown, A Year With Frog and Toad, Chorus Line, Willy Wonka, and Grease.  CDs are $10/each and can be picked up at the SCT Business Office.  CDs for previous years starting from the 1999-2000 season are also available, please call the Business Office
(827-6126) ahead of time for previous seasons to check on current availability.

 

October 7, 2008 - Editorial in Salina Journal

 

The Salina Journal followed up the CTA article with a very nice editorial about the programs SCT offers and the pending building addition.  Click here for the editorial.

 

October 3, 2008 - CTA Classes and Show Center Stage

 

The Salina Journal had a wonderful article about the first CTA show of the season and the classes that are going on this fall.  Click here for the full article.

 

 

March 25, 2008 - The Theatre Education Wing

 

This year, we’re embarking on an important campaign to expand the theatre. The Theatre Education Wing will supply additional space for classes, workshops, shows, costume storage, and more, giving us the means to accommodate students, volunteers, and to provide opportunities for everyone interested in becoming involved at SCT. To find out how you can help with the Theatre Education Wing, please call us at 785.827.6126, or click here to go to the Contact Us page and let us know your interest.

 

The Theatre Education Wing campaign brochure is available to download as a PDF, click here.